HostAP
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| hostap | |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Jouni Malinen & others |
| Latest release | 0.5.8 / May 28, 2007 |
| OS | Linux |
| Genre | WLAN device drivers |
| License | GPLv2 |
| Website | hostap.epitest.fi |
HostAP is one of the most popular IEEE 802.11 device drivers for Linux. It works with cards utilizing the Prism 2/2.5/3 chipset and support Host AP mode, which allows a WLAN card to perform all the functions of an access point.
The driver code was written by Jouni Malinen.

